CG-45 NS : Really this good ?

When I bought this one, I didn't expect anything.

Taking it out of the box, looking at it, it looked cheap :

painted inlay, matte texture, plastic bridge & nut.

No pickguard ? there is, you have to attach it yourself.

I didn't.

It is, when I started playing it, that I got the shock.

When I heard the sound it dawned on me that this one is a nice replica of the D-45 from the big "MG". The sound is amazing.

Pro : - Sound (for me = Amazing)

- Sustain.

- Neck rather good(no twist, warp) except the fret ends.

- Plays very well after setup.

- Frets perfect as lowering the action didn't create any buzz.

- Very light.

- Tuners hold tuning very well

- Price. Yep, To get the real D-45 you can buy a lot of these.

- Marble inlay (plastic)

Con : - Bad setup.

- Action to high. bridge had to be lowered/adjusted.

- Quality of the bridge/nut for long term use debatable.

- Painted dot inlay.

- plastic nut and bridge.

To make it perfect : lower the bridge, intonate and tune.

The plastic nut and bridge worry me for long term use. The strings will

penetrate the plastic so replacement will be needed.